Carnation plant variety named `CFPC Ruri`

ABSTRACT

A new variety of carnation plant producing white flowers and very resistant to F. oxysporum.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of carnationplant which was discovered as a sport in a controlled planting of thecultivar `Loniatex`, also known as "President", and commerciallyavailable as a lavender-flush colored carnation of the `Vanessa` family.The varietal denomination of this new carnation is `CFPC Ruri`.

Among the novel combination of characteristics possessed by the newvariety which distinguishes it are superior resistance to F. oxysporum,strains 1 and 2, and white flowers with a clove-like fragrance. The newvariety differs from its parent in flower coloration since `CFPC Ruri`produces white, not lavender-flush flowers.

Asexual reproduction by propagation by side shoot cuttings of the newvariety as performed in Salinas, Calif., shows that the foregoing andother distinguishing characteristics come true to form and areestablished and transmitted through succeeding propagations.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ILLUSTRATION

The accompanying illustration shows a typical specimen of the flowers ofthe new variety depicted in color as nearly true as it is reasonablypossible to make the same in color illustration of this character.

DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW VARIETY

The following is a detailed description of my new variety, with colorterminology in accordance with The Royal Horticultural Society ColorChart (R.H.S.C.C.). The terminology used in color description hereinrefers to plate numbers in the aforementioned color chart. Colordesignations and color descriptions may deviate from the stated valuesdepending upon varying environmental, seasonal and cultural conditions.

The information provided herein is based on observations of plants growninside commercial greenhouses at Salinas, Calif. The height of plant andflower and foliage size are established as an average using standardcommercial cultural practices. Where terms such as average, normal,ordinary, etc., are used, the characteristics so described are notconsidered distinguishing.

Name: `CFPC Ruri`.

Classification:

Botanical.--Hybrid, Dianthus caryophyllus.

Commercial.--Carnation, standard disbud type.

Parentage: Sport of `President`, a lavender frosted colored carnation ofthe `Vanessa` family.

1 . Plant:

Height.--About 38 inches (first flowering).

Growing habit.--Herbaceous, semi-upright.

Blooming habit.--As a standard.

Blooming season.--Year round.

Rooting Time.--About 15 days.

Mutation prone.--No.

Disease resistance.--Very good.

Temperature tolerance.--Wide range.

Breaking action.--Good, about 5 on average.

2. Foliage:

Color.--Upper side: Near 132A. Lower side: Near 132B.

Size.--About 55/8 inches long, about 3/8 inches wide.

Quantity.--Numerous.

Shape.--Lanceolate.

Texture.--Smooth.

Ribs.--Central, keeled.

Arrangement.--Bi-lateral along stem.

Stem color.--Dark green.

3. Bud:

Shape.--Ovoid

Color.--Light green.

Length.--About 11/4 inches.

Diameter.--About 1/2 inch.

4. Calyx:

Number of sepals.--About 5.

Length.--About 1/4 inch.

Width.--About 1/3 inch.

Color.--Outside -- Dark green. Inside -- Light green.

5. Bloom:

Shape.--Round.

Size.--Diameter average: About 33/4 inches. Depth average: About 11/2inches.

Borne.--Terminally as a disbud.

Color.--General tonality: White. Upper side: Whiter than 155D. Lowerside: Whiter than 155D. Center: Whiter than 155D. Outer petals: Whiterthan 155D.

Keeping quality.--21/2 to 3 weeks.

Fragrance.--Very strong.

6. Petals:

Number.--About 48.

Outer petals.--Length: About 2 inches. Width: About 13/8 inches.

Central petals.--Length: About 15/8 inches. Width: About 5/8 inch.

Texture.--Smooth.

Form.--Fan shaped.

Appearance.--Shiny.

7. Reproductive organs:

Stamens.--About 5.

Anthers.--About 1/8 inch, near 155D.

Filaments.--About 7/8 inch, white.

Pistil.--Number: About 1. Color: White. Length: About 1/4 inch.

Stigma.--Number: About 2. Color: White.

Overy.--Shape: Conical. Color: Base -- white. Body -- green. Apex --tan.

Fertility.--Female: Poor. Male: Very poor.

We claim:
 1. A new and distinct variety of carnation plant substantiallyas shown ad described.